Do I need to testify in court?

It sounds like you acknowledged receipt of the original subpoena so it may be considered valid service and you were placed "on call" meaning they...

All calls from the jail are recorded. Simply contact the DA prosecuting him or the LA Sheriffs. Give them the date and time of the calls and they...

Can a judge run consecutive sentence for charges u with to trail in one trail?

First you should be asking the lawyer who represented you and was present during the sentencing. The Judge can run the sentences consecutively if...

In the State of California, can I be arrested for carrying a bar(about a 12in-12.5in long)for protection when walking outside?

IN Ventura you can be arrested just for standing there! Mr. Marshall is correct in stating that your "bar" becomes a billy club because you are...

Does an offender's disposition, 'Case Adjudicated' state this immediately upon sentencing or once their time has been served?

If they were sentenced to county jail in Los Angeles, go to the Sheriff's website (lasd.org) Inmate information tab. There you can see what the...

How likely is it that I will receive jail time for a first offense petty theft (484(a)) ?

As scary as Ventura is (come on vacation leave on probation!) you are probably not going to be given a jail sentence. Of course, there are many...

Got caught shoplifting went to the police station held me a couple hours then they gave me a yellow slip with a 2 month court

It all depends upon the value of the item(s) that you were caught trying to take. Also, whether you have any prior theft cases or are on probation...

Am I going to get in trouble if I convert my gun from .40s&w into 9mm ? because at my work security guard. Required a 9mm

I agree with Mr. Marshall. Instead of taking the chance and doing something that makes the gun illegal, just buy another one; new or used!

Could I get in trouble for doing someone else's community service for them, while they take the credit?

Yes, it could be a Felony if you signed his name under Penalty of Perjury on the time sheet. Usually the time sheet has a photo of the client so...

I am in the e.r. I called my p.o. and cannot drive per hospital orders and I am on bed rest but I had testing today am I excused

You should let the lawyer who represented you at the time of your plea know asap. Hopefully you have the medical records showing you were...